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Keilani Curry
Physiology StudyStack2 Weeks 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the two types of synapses? | electrical & chemical |
| Ligand-gated ion channels open in response to _____ signals, while voltage-gated ion channels open in response to _____ potential. | chemical; electrical |
| What cranial nerves are involved in eye movement? | oculomotor (III), trochlear (IV), and abducens (VI) |
| What are the two main types of adrenergic receptors? | alpha & beta |
| What are the three auditory ossicles? | malleus, incus, stapes |
| Does insulin function in a positive or negative feedback loop? | negative feedback loop |
| What plays an important role in blood clotting? | platelets |
| What is the universal blood type donor? And what is the universal blood type recipient? | O- ; AB+ |
| What antibody has an unknown function? | IgD |
| What is phagocytosis? | the ingestion of microorganisms or other small particles |
| What happens when there is an increase in the amount of CO2 in the blood? | the pH level drops |
| What is asthma? | lung disorder characterized by recurring spasms of smooth muscle in the wall of bronchial air passages |
| What enzyme does saliva contain? | amylase |
| What is the process of deglutition known as? | swallowing |